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BJP VP Baijayant Panda highlighted alleged elder abuse of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, claiming manipulation by BJD leader VK Pandian. Amidst a viral deepfake video, Panda urged to end this 'puppeteer' influence. Assam CM also criticized Pandian's control over Patnaik.

The Biju Janata Dal faced multiple setbacks, including PM Modi's aggressive campaign claims, a CCTV revelation clearing BJP's Prashant Jagdev of EVM tampering, and DS Kutte's suspension by the Election Commission for election interference.

Chilika MLA Prashant Jagdev, arrested for allegedly toppling an EVM during Odisha's polls, was admitted to SCB Medical College's ICU after his health deteriorated in jail. Locals claim the charges are politically motivated and express outrage.

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The accused was identified as Mohan Kumar Parida, a resident of Kandagardi under Chandbali Police limits of Bhadrak. The EOW in a press release said the accused was produced at the designated OPID Court in Cuttack today

The Assam CM said,"The BJP has crossed the 50 Assembly seat-mark in the elections held to date. In the elections to be held on June 1, the BJP would surpass the 75-seat mark which would be decisive for government formation in Odisha.” 

The ECI has also directed a detailed medical examination of Ashish Kumar Singh, IG (CM Security), who has been on medical leave since May 4.  

People are watching everything and they will give a befitting reply in the election, said BJP's Odisha unit president Manmohan Samal.

In the video, MLA Jagdev can be seen standing away from the EVM which toppled when some others were found milling around it.    

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a direct attack on BJD leader VK Pandian. Taking to his X handle, Sarma uploaded a video in which Pandian was seen trying to control a shaking hand of the Chief Minister while the latter was addressing a meeting.  

To prevent post-poll violence in Ganjam, local police have imposed early closing hours on liquor shops, hotels, tea stalls, and eateries until June 4. The measures were announced by SP Jagmohan Meena alongside ongoing efforts to arrest criminals and maintain law and order through intensified patrols.

On Tuesday, the senior BJP leader held a massive roadshow in Mahakalpada as part of the ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra'. Thousands of people and party workers attended the roadshow today.

Thunderstorm with lightning accompanied with gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 KMPH is also likely in different parts of Odisha

Who should run the government in Odisha? Whether it should be run by an elected leader (CM) or any Tamil babu, questioned Amit Shah while targeting the state of affairs in Odisha.

At a presser in Bhubaneswar, Aparajita Sarangi alleged that Odisha’s power corridor, the third floor and the coterie group are involved in the conspiracy behind Prashant Jagdev’s arrest.